Shirika la Umeme Zanzibar ZECO likitumbuiza
Utendaji kazi katika Shirika la Umeme umeporomoka kwa kiwango kikubwa huku wananchi wakilalamikia huduma zisizoridhisha.
Habari kutoka ZECO zinasema kuwa wateja wanaoomba kufungiwa mita katika mitaa yao wanasuburi kwa muda mrefu wengine miezi miwili, mitatu hadi sita.
Mbali na mita, huduma nyengine ambazo wananchi wanalalamikia ni pamoja na matengenezo ya dharura pale panapotokea hililafu, mafundi wa ZECO inawachukua muda mkubwa kurekebisha.
Habari zaidi kutoka shirika hilo zinasema kuwa kumekuwa na makundi yanayotishia ufanisi wa kazi huku wafanyakazi hasa wa ngazi ya chini wakilalamikia maslahi duni wanayopata na kuchelewa kushughulikia kwa madai yao mbalimbali.
Makamu wa pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar na kiongozi wa wafanyabiashara wa serikali katika Baraza hilo mwezi Disemba alisema kuwa serikali inafanya juhudi kuhakikisha kunakuwepo na fursa sawa katika kutoa huduma za umma.
Hivi karibuni, serikali ya Zanzibar ilipunguza gharama za kuunganishiwa umeme, mpango ambao ulikuwa na lengo mahususi kuweka mazingira ya wateja kupata huduma ya umeme.
“Serikali imepunguza gharama za umeme kwa wananchi wake. Sasa ni jukumu la Shirika la Umeme Zanzibar (ZECO) kuhakikisha wananchi wanaohitaji umeme wanaunganishwa mara baada ya kufanya malipo. Kusiwe na ucheleweshaji usio wa lazima,” alisema na kuwataka wafanyakazi kuachana na rushwa, wizi na urasimu, badala yake wafanye kazi kwa uadilifu,” Hemed Suleiman Abdulla alisema.
Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar, Hemed Suleiman Abdulla amefanya ziara ya kushtukiza Makao Makuu ya ZECO Gulioni ambapo hakuridhishwa na haki ya utendaji kazi.
Katika ziara yake hiyo, Makamu wa Pili wa Rais alionekana kama vile hakuridhishwa na uendeshaji hatua ambayo inapelekea kuonesha kushindwa kujiendesha ipasavyo.
Akizungumzia suala la uungwaji umeme kwa wananchi, Makamu wa Pili wa Rais alisema kuna zaidi ya watu 3000 wanasubiri kuunganishiwa umeme.
Ametoa muda wa Mwezi Mmoja Wananchi hao wawe tayari wameunganishiwa huduma hiyo.
Amesema suala la ucheleweshaji kuungiwa umeme wananchi hao inaonesha wazi uwepo wa mianya ya Rushwa kwa watendaji na kueleza kuwa Serikali haitamvumilia mtendaji yoyote atakaejaribu kujihusisha na aina yoyote ya Rushwa.
Pamoja na hayo Mhe. Hemed ameonesha kutoridhishwa na masuala ya kifedha hasa ukusanyaji na kuwataka kuziba mianya iliyokuwepo ili kudhibiti ukusanyaji huo na kuongeza pato la Taifa.
Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar ameushauri Uongozi wa Shirika la Umeme Zanzibar kuandaa Mfumo mzuri wa Malipo mfumo ambao utapelekea kuwajua wenye madeni.
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Tanzania: Exim to Raise Fund for Mental Health Facilities Upgrades
EXIM Bank to raise 300m/- over the next three years for financing essential services and infrastructure upgrades in mental health facilities.
The bank’s Head of Marketing and Communications Stanley Kafu unveiled this when introducing Exim Bima Festival 2024 as a platform for bringing together individuals, organisations and various sectors for raising the funds.
“Exim’s initiative aligns with the government’s broader goals to ensure that every citizen has access to quality healthcare, including mental health services,” he said.
The initiative, which is one of the events for celebrating the bank’s 27th anniversary is scheduled for Wednesday this week in Dar es Salaam.
Mr Kafu highlights that this year’s festival is not only about raising awareness of the importance of insurance in the society but also focuses on enhancing access to mental health services and improving the overall well-being of the nation.
Statistics from the Ministry of Health shows a staggering 82 per cent increase in mental health cases over the past decade.
Mental cases have risen from 386,358 in 2012 to 2,102,726 in 2021, making the need for mental health services more urgent than ever.
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Unfortunately, the country’s ability to address this growing challenge is hindered by a shortage of mental health professionals, infrastructure, medical equipment and essential medication.
For example, out of the 28 regions in the country, only five have facilities that provide adequate mental health services.
The most affected group is the youth aged 15 to 39, who represent the nation’s workforce, underscoring the need for intensified efforts to safeguard this generation for Tanzania’s future well-being and development.
Mr Kafu said by improving mental health services, Exim aims to contribute to the creation of a network of communities that can access care quickly and affordably.
Exim Insurance Department Manager Tike Mwakyoma said they are appreciating the support from partners in the insurance industry, who have stood by them since the last festival.
“Let’s continue this unity for the development of all Tanzanians and our nation as a whole,” the manager said.
Source: allafrica.com
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